Open Lectures & Talks'The main activities are a series of illustrated winter lectures, on topics of historical interest, held usually on the last Monday of each month ... These meetings have a pleasant, informal atmosphere, and members are invited to contribute by bringing interesting artefacts and making short presentations on items of interest.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The society, formed in 1977, now has a membership of nearly 400. Lectures are held on a monthly basis usually on the third Thursday from September to May. If you are visiting the area you are welcome to attend any lecture. If you come more than once, please take out membership.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The society meets at 2.00 pm ... on the first Friday in the month. Annual subscription is £5, and visitors and members pay £1 per meeting. Visitors who attend three meetings will be invited to join the Society.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The Society provides a programme of historical lectures each year with, normally, a minimum of 3 lectures in the Spring and 3 in the Autumn. In addition, there is a speaker or exhibition at the Annual General Meeting in June. From time to time the Society holds member's evenings which allow participants to bring items or raise subjects for a short discussion. These interactive events can provide some fascinating insights into local history.'

'Our meetings will be taking place on the third Monday of the month.' Unfortunately the Programme for the Society does not seem recently to have been updated - though it appears that the Society is still holding meetings.

Open Lectures & Talks'The society welcome visitors and new members to their meetings; so if you are interested in the history of Aston Cantlow and the local area, come along to a meeting and get involved.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Our Local History Group operates what we call "open membership". There is no annual subscription. Anyone is entitled to join the Group by entering their name and contact details in the Membership Book ... Meetings commence at 7.30 pm and usually include an illustrated talk by a visiting speaker. Refreshments are provided. An admission fee of £1.50 is payable by those over 18 years of age. Meetings will typically last between 1½ and 2 hours. All meetings and events are open to everyone subject only to necessary limits of space or health and safety.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The History Group meets socially ... from September to July on the first and third Mondays of the month 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm. The History Group takes a break during August and meetings begin again on the first Monday in September. Speakers are occasionally invited to present various aspects of local history. Visitors are welcome at the talks, with a charge of £1.50, including refreshments.'

Open Lectures & Talks'A series of monthly evening lectures, generally six, is held during the winter months and several excursions are made to augment the lectures and to visit places of historical interest. In addition a course of about ten weekly lectures is arranged each Autumn and dovetailed with two series of WEA lectures.'

'Meets monthly ... usually 7:30pm for 8:00. on the first Monday of the month. Speakers provide a variety of talks and presentations. During the summer months there are guided visits to places of interest, usually for members only.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Meets at 7.30 pm on the second Thursday of each month.' Unfortunately the Leicestershire Villages Website has closed. You MAY be able to contact the Society via the replacement Website Link I have given.

Open Lectures & Talks'Our monthly meetings are informal and friendly and a typical meeting may go as follows: Arrive at Church Rooms, Stanton and chat to other members. We take our seats and the chairman introduces the speaker. Speaker entertains us for about an hour or so talking about an interesting topic. Pictures and props help to liven things up. The speaker may take questions either during the talk or afterwards. After thanking the speaker, tea/coffee and biscuits are served whilst members chat to the speaker or each other and more closely examine books/artefacts bought along by the speaker.'

Open Lectures & Talks'The Society’s main aim is to further public knowledge about the history of Blockley and adjacent parishes. It does this by collecting, preserving and displaying records, antiquities and other objects of historical interest, and by sponsoring talks, discussions, publications and visits to sites of relevant interest.'

Open Lectures & Talks'Our monthly meetings are open to the public and are normally held at 2.00 pm ... on the first Wednesday of the month. Entry is free to members, while non-members pay a nominal entry fee of £1.00.'

Open Lectures & TalksMeetings 'are held on the first Wednesday of each month ... Members are requested to be seated by 7.30 pm to allow speakers a prompt start. Visitors are welcome but are asked to give a donation towards Society funds'.

'Originally founded in 1922 with the grand title of The Buxton Archaeological, Local and Natural History Society. Despite the recent shortening of the title, the aims of the Society are unchanged and remain to engage in activities that explore and explain all aspects of the history of the market town of Buxton, the Peak District and its surrounding areas. Regular meetings are held to hear talks and presentations by members and other speakers with a knowledge and interest in the area.'